Ministers' Statement 1-12(2): Fiscal Situation And Capital Estimates   of a recession on our annual grant from the federal government and that a weak national economy has driven us into a poor financial position. Mr. Speaker, the situation has not improved. Largely as a result of the drop in our formula funding revenue, our 1991-92 operating deficit is now

Motion 40-12(1): Establishment Of The Special Committee On Health And Social Services   that we had a very serious financial climate in which we were operating. Since we had three major studies, if you like, one on education, one on housing and one on the economy, then perhaps if we do something on social issues we could perhaps deal with it in a different way to what we

Motion 40-12(1): Establishment Of The Special Committee On Health And Social Services  , and I generally feel that when a major initiative of this kind comes forward -- previous Houses did initiatives on education, on housing and on the special economy -- it is very important for a Member making such an initiative to try to consult fully with all Members to make sure

Motion 40-12(1): Establishment Of The Special Committee On Health And Social Services  , with the concept of a committee going all over the Territories from community to community like the standing committee on the northern economy or the special committee on education. Our education system is worse now than it used to be. I am almost sure of it. I do not agree with the housing

Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1991-92   to harvesters, and the harvesting economy has been based on recognition that harvesting is an essential social and economic activity in the NWT. By enabling people to continue harvesting, traditional values and practices are reinforced. The government has not yet completed its study

Mr. Nerysoo's Reply   have had a significant downturn in our economy as a result of the oil and gas industry completely removing itself. I guess I should say that I am happy that some initiative has been taken by Shell Oil and a couple of the companies that are returning. But, nonetheless, I still want

Mr. Koe's Reply   the community into a place which not only has a strong economy but is a community with an improving lifestyle. An improved economy will assist in improving the quality of life, but everyone must ensure that all social and counselling support systems are also available. Mr. Speaker, I have

Hiring Northerners   the government to hire northern contractors to keep the economy going in the communities. When the government hires southern contractors, they should tell the contractors to hire the people from the communities because jobs are hard to come by in the communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker

Canadian Airlines International As Corporate Partner In Expo '92   understanding of the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism's statement to this House on Friday that as part of the sponsorship agreement, Canadian Airlines would provide business class seats to GNWT employees travelling to Seville for the price of an economy class ticket. I note, Mr

Involvement Of Ordinary Members In Capital Planning Process   Mr. Speaker, I originally brought this motion forward on the strong recommendation of my constituents. I tabled a petition in this House last week to that effect. The need for an airport for Rae-Edzo is an essential component in building a viable economy in the North Slave

Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1991-92  Mr. Chairman, it is in ministerial administrative procedures, section 12, the title is "home travel". Item 2 says, "A Minister's annual budget for home travel expenses is based on the estimated costs of 32 economy class return air trips between the Minister's home community

Question O122-12(1): Effect Of Offshore Activity On The Northern Economy  Mr. Arvaluk.

Question O122-12(1): Effect Of Offshore Activity On The Northern Economy  Yes, Mr. Speaker.

Question O122-12(1): Effect Of Offshore Activity On The Northern Economy  Minister of Economic Development and Tourism.

Question O122-12(1): Effect Of Offshore Activity On The Northern Economy   assurances that these activities and expenditures will not continue without quantifying the net effect to the northern economy and its people and not merely be a free ride for a privileged few?